7-Day London and Surrounds
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The capital of England, an iconic destination, London sits at the heart of British culture and on this week-long tour, you'll see the best of the capital city of London and its surroundings!
Staying in the swanky, central neighbourhood of Kensington, you'll be able to reach all of London's top sights on foot in minutes. You'll head out with your driver-guide most days of this London trip to tick off bucket-list stops including the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
Venturing out of London to the outskirts on a number of occasions, you'll visit Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Chartwell, once the home of Sir Winston Churchill and Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in England!
You'll dive headfirst into the history of England and complete this trip with a love for London!
Staying in the swanky, central neighbourhood of Kensington, you'll be able to reach all of London's top sights on foot in minutes. You'll head out with your driver-guide most days of this London trip to tick off bucket-list stops including the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
Venturing out of London to the outskirts on a number of occasions, you'll visit Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Chartwell, once the home of Sir Winston Churchill and Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in England!
You'll dive headfirst into the history of England and complete this trip with a love for London!
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to London & Afternoon Guided Panoramic Tour
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Upon arrival at Heathrow, you'll be collected by your driver and guide and taken to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, after you have settled in, you'll head out on a panoramic tour of London with a Blue Badge driver-guide. You'll cover all of the main sights including Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and much more.
Accommodation
The Bailey’s Hotel London★4 star
Activities
Panoramic Tour of London
Transportations
Private Driver from Heathrow Airport to London
Destinations
Greater London
London
Day 2
Tower of London Tour & Free Time to Explore London's Sights
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This morning, you'll meet your driver-guide and travel to the Tower of London where you'll have ample time to explore. You'll be able to visit the White, Blood and Martin Towers where prisoners were held and often tortured. You'll see the Crown Jewels, displayed in a specially-built jewel house. You'll then have your driver-guide at your disposal for the rest of the day to visit some of London's other famous attractions such as the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and more.
Accommodation
The Bailey’s Hotel London★4 star
Activities
Tower of London
London EyeOptional Activity
London DungeonsOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from London to London
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greater London
London
Notes
You'll have your driver-guide at your disposal for the rest of the day for further sightseeing. You may want to use this as an opportunity to visit some of London's other famous attractions such as the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe and more.
Day 3
Changing of the Guards Ceremony, Buckingham Palace Tour & Free Time in London
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This morning, you'll meet your driver-guide and travel to Buckingham Palace to witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony. Afterwards, you'll visit the magnificent State Rooms and the official London residence of the Queen. The rest of the day will then be free for you to explore London at your leisure. Your guide can provide recommendations for things to see and do during your free time.
Accommodation
The Bailey’s Hotel London★4 star
Activities
Buckingham Palace
LondonOptional Activity
Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from London to London
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greater London
London
Watford
Day 4
Day Trip to Hever Castle & Chartwell
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Today, you'll travel out of London for a full day of sightseeing. You'll visit Hever Castle, a splendid 13th-century double-moated manor house, the former home of King Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn. It was restored and lived in by the Astor family int he early part of the 20th century. You'll then continue on to Chartwell, the former private residence of Winston Churchill, bought for its magnificent views over the weald of Kent. Later, you'll return to London.
Accommodation
The Bailey’s Hotel London★4 star
Activities
Hever Castle
Chartwell
Transportations
Private Driver from London to Hever Castle
Private Driver from Chartwell to London
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greater London
Hever
England
Day 5
Windsor Castle Morning Visit & Afternoon Free in London
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Today, you'll head out to Windsor with your driver-guide to visit Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world. The visit will include the State Apartments and St George's Chapel as well as an opportunity to explore the historic town of Windsor itself. In the afternoon, you'll return to London for the remainder of the day for some independent sightseeing.
Accommodation
The Bailey’s Hotel London★4 star
Activities
Windsor Castle
LondonOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from London to Windsor Castle
Private Driver from Windsor Castle to London
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greater London
Windsor
London
Day 6
Free Day in London
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Today, you'll have a full day free for independent sightseeing in London. This is the time to explore London at your leisure, perhaps with a visit to some of London's world class museums and galleries or alternatively, you can spend some time shopping in some f the capital's best known and most fashionable districts. These including Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Kensington High Street and Kings Road. The choice is yours!
Accommodation
The Bailey’s Hotel London★4 star
Activities
Free Day to Explore LondonOptional Activity
Churchill War RoomsOptional Activity
Victoria and Albert MuseumOptional Activity
Covent GardenOptional Activity
Destinations
Greater London
London
Day 7
Departure from London
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This marks the end of your London trip. Your driver-guide will transfer you to the airport for your departing flight after breakfast.
Transportations
Private Driver from London to Heathrow Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greater London
Included in Price
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 activities
- 5 breakfasts
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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